Phuket to hold Bike for Dad in honour of late HM The King

PHUKET: Rawai Municipality has joined forces with the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command to hold a “Bike for Dad” cycling event in Phuket on Dec 5 to honour the late HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away on Oct 13.

“The main purpose of the event is for people to remember His Majesty The King,” Mayor Aroon said.

Phuket Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan voiced his support for the event, adding, “Being healthier and promoting tourism attractions in Phuket are extra bonuses of holding this event.”

Registration at Nai Harn Lake will open at 5am, with cyclists pedalling off at 6am, Mayor Aroon explained.

The route will take the cyclists past Chalong circle and onto Chao Fa East Rd, where they will continue past Wichit Municipality then turn right at Dowroong School, continue across Thepsrisin Bridge, past Phuket Vocational College and stop at Saphan Hin, he added.

On the return, instead of heading back to Nai Harn Lake, cyclists will continue along the Rawai beachfront then continue to Laem Phromthep, where they are to arrive at 8am.

“At 9am, participants will gather together to form His Majesty’s official symbol to honour him,” Mayor Aroon said.

“Afterwards, all participants will be free to gather together at Nai Harn Lake, where food will be available and activities for families to enjoy,” he added.

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